Accountant / Bookkeeper

pWATERS has been a family-owned business for over 80 years (currently in its 4th generation), opening our doors in 1938. We are a dealer for International Trucks and IC School Buses (Prestige Certified), Collins Buses, Maintainer Service Trucks/Bodies,nbsp;Jerr-Dan Wreckers/Carriers, Idealease Truck Rental/Leasing, several different Trailer Lines,nbsp;and all the parts and services that go with them.nbsp; We also have several contracts for plant and facilities maintenance. WATERS has 8 locations around Mississippi and as we continue to go, we're looking to add dedicated team members to become a part of our family!/p h3Description of the Role:/h3 pThe Accountant / Bookkeeper at WATERS is responsible for maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and managing accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial record keeping, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to accuracy./p pstrongBENEFITS/strong/p ul type="disc" liPaid Holidays and Vacation/li liWeekly Pay/li li401K Program + Company Contribution/li liHealth Insurance/li liDental and Vision Insurance (paid by Waters)/li liTelehealth Access (paid by Waters)/li liLife Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance option/li liShort-term Disability (paid by WATERS)/li liLong-Term Disability Option/li liJury Duty Pay/li liGrowth Opportunities/li liFamily Owned and Operated/li /ul h3Responsibilities:/h3 ul liBeing aligned with our culture is VITAL.nbsp; Candidate must embody and promotenbsp;thenbsp;a href="https://www.waterstruck.com/wp-content/uploads/WATERS-Family-Values.jpg"strongWATERS Familynbsp;Values/strong/a.nbsp; A summary of our values are below: ul style="list-style-type: circle;" liCustomers - Customers First.nbsp; Dedicated to the highest level of customers satisfaction./li liIntegrity - Do the Right Thing. Maintain integrity in all we do./li liEmployees - Take care of our employees./li liTeam - One Team, One Family./li liB.O.B. Excellence - Be the Best of the Best./li liEmpowerment - Empower our employees./li liAccessibility - Be hands on and accessible to our customers and employees./li liSafety - Prioritize safety./li /ul /li liMaintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software (Our Dealer Management System is Karmak Fusion. Knowledge with this is a plus.)./li liProcess accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions./li liReconcile bank statements and credit card accounts./li liPrepare and submit payroll information, including tax withholdings and deductions./li liAssist with month-end and year-end closing procedures./li liGenerate financial reports (e.g., income statements, balance sheets) for management review./li liMonitor and manage petty cash./li liEnsure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations./li liCollaborate with other team members to ensure accurate financial data./li liAny other duties management might need completed as needed./li /ul h3Requirements:/h3 ul liHigh school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in accounting or related field preferred./li liProven experience as a Bookkeeper or similar role./li liProficiency in accounting software (Our Dealer Management System is Karmak Fusion. Knowledge with this is a plus.)./li liStrong attention to detail and accuracy./li liExcellent organizational and time management skills./li liAbility to work independently and meet deadlines./li liKnowledge of payroll processing and tax regulations./li liEffective communication skills./li liProficiency/Advanced Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) is a must.nbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p pemWe are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws./em/p